Human Trafficking Facts

While you are awaiting my new novel Seaside Daisies, here are a few facts I have found while doing research on human trafficking:

In 2017, sex trafficking was the 2nd largest underground industry in San Diego (drugs were first). 85% of trafficking is controlled by gangs. Most pimps and traffickers have psychology degrees and know how to make the victim’s vulnerabilities bigger. 98% of the victims are female. Statistically, within 7 years the victims are dead from either suicide, a drug overdose or beaten. See this link for more: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/commentary/sd-utbg-human-trafficking-san-diego-20171110-story.html Watch out for any signs, suspicious behavior, and be aware wherever you go.